Description
Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Gravy is a classic dish featuring tender meatballs made from a mix of ground beef and pork, served with a rich and creamy gravy. Perfect over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- For the gravy:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and egg. Mix until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, cooking until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the meatballs and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Gradually whisk in the beef broth, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Add the heavy cream and soy sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet, coating them in the gravy. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until heated through.
- Serve the meatballs warm, drizzled with gravy, over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for the beef and pork.
- Add a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce to the gravy for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg